Freecom DataTank Gateway WLAN 2TB review
in Storage appliances
Verdict
A NAS drive and wireless router in one, with impressive features.
Review Date: 6 Mar 2009
Reviewed By: Sasha Muller
Price when reviewed: £417 (£480 inc VAT)
Overall Rating
Features & Design
Value for Money
Performance
| Details | |
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| Part Code | 29421 |
| Review Date | 6 Mar 2009 |
| Price ex VAT | £417 |
| Price inc VAT | £480 |
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| Performance |
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| Features & Design |
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| Basic specifications | |
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| Capacity | 2.00TB |
| Cost per gigabyte | 18.0p |
| Wired adapter speed | 1,000Mbits/sec |
| Default filing system | EXT3 |
| Services | |
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| FTP server? |
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| UPnP media server? |
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| Other media servers | Twonky |
| Print server? |
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| Web hosting? |
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| BitTorrent client? |
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| Timed power-down/startup? |
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| HIbernate on idle? |
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| Connections | |
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| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| USB connection? |
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| eSATA interface |
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| Physical | |
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| Dimensions | 200 x 96 x 124mm (WDH) |
| Security and administration | |
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| Kensington lock slot? |
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| Admin support for users |
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| Admin support for groups |
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| Email alerts |
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| Software | |
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| Software supplied | Acronis TrueImage Home 10 |
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